INFO - Dividend announcements

NEW YORK, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) ("S&P Global" or the "Company") announced today the expiration and final results of the (i) offers to exchange (collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes of certain series (the "IHS Markit Notes") issued by IHS Markit Ltd. (NYSE:INFO) ("IHS Markit") for up to $4,642,848,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "S&P Global Notes") and cash and (ii) solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt the Amendments (as defined below) in each of the indentures (collectively, the "IHS Markit Indentures") governing the IHS Markit Notes, commenced b

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2022 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") announces it has released a comprehensive study authored by IHS Markit, a leading global source of critical information and insight, entitled ‘Economic Contribution Assessment of the Proposed Pebble Project to the US national and state economies.' Commissioned by the Company, the IHS Markit report is an independent expert study that provides a detailed review of the significant economic benefits the proposed Pebble Project would have both nationally and at the state level, particularly for Alaskans. The report focuses on two potential scenarios - the Propo

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) ("S&P Global" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. ("Market Intelligence") has extended the expiration date of the previously announced (i) offers to exchange (collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "IHS Markit Notes") issued by IHS Markit Ltd. (NYSE:INFO) ("IHS Markit") for up to $4,642,848,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "S&P Global Notes") and cash and (ii) solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Amendments") to e

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) ("S&P Global" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. ("Market Intelligence") has extended the expiration date of the previously announced (i) offers to exchange (collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "IHS Markit Notes") issued by IHS Markit Ltd. (NYSE:INFO) ("IHS Markit") for up to $4,642,848,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "S&P Global Notes") and cash and (ii) solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Amendments") to e

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) has approved a cash dividend on the Corporation's common stock for the first quarter of 2022. The dividend of $0.77 is payable on March 10, 2022, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2022. The annualized dividend rate is $3.08 per share. As part of the merger with IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) the Corporation agreed not to raise its dividend until closing. The merger is expected to close in the first quarter and following closing, the Board will revisit the dividend policy for the combined Company. About S&P Global:S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks and a

IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today reported results for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2021. Revenue of $1.176 billion, with 10 percent total organic revenue growth Net income of $737 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.83 Adjusted EBITDA of $531 million and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS) of $0.85 Cash flow from operations of $449 million and free cash flow of $375 million Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures used by management to measure operating performance. These terms are defined elsewhere in this release. Please see schedules a

IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the first quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.20 per share. The cash dividend is payable on February 11, 2022 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on January 28, 2022. The Markit Group Holdings Limited Employee Benefit Trust, has, subject to certain limited exceptions, waived its right to receive dividends with respect to common shares it holds and, as a result, it will not participate in the dividend payable on February 11, 2022. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains "forward-

After an eight percent contraction in 2020, global dividend payouts rebounded last year, increasing by 21 percent. Total dividend payouts are expected to continue this upward trajectory in 2022, increasing by 6.0 percent from 1.97 trillion USD in 2021 to 2.09 trillion USD, according to a new report from IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. "Though aggregate dividend payouts increased in 2021, the pandemic created starkly uneven paths across countries and sectors. Compared to their pre-pandemic level, dividends increased strongly in Asia Pacific, grew moderately in the Americas and saw a minimal rebound in Europe. Although the technology s

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) today announced agreements to sell IHS Markit's Base Chemicals business to News Corp and S&P Global's CUSIP Global Services (CGS) business to FactSet Research Systems. These agreements represent continued progress toward completing the pending merger of S&P Global and IHS Markit. News Corp agreed to purchase the Base Chemicals business for $295 million, and FactSet Research Systems has agreed to acquire CGS for $1.925 billion, with each agreement subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Each of these divestitures is dependent on closing the S&P Global-IHS Markit merger and other customary conditions. S&P Global and IHS Markit curren

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) ("S&P Global" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. ("Market Intelligence") has received the requisite number of consents to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Amendments") with respect to all outstanding notes (the "IHS Markit Notes") of IHS Markit Ltd. (NYSE:INFO) ("IHS Markit"). The results are based on early tenders in the (i) offers to exchange (collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding IHS Markit Notes for up to $4,642,848,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "S&P Global Notes") and cash and (ii) t

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) ("S&P Global" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary S&P Global Market Intelligence Inc. ("Market Intelligence") commenced private exchange offers to certain eligible holders (each an "Exchange Offer" and, collectively, the "Exchange Offers") for any and all outstanding notes (the "IHS Markit Notes") issued by IHS Markit Ltd. (NYSE:INFO) ("IHS Markit") for up to $4,642,848,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company (the "S&P Global Notes") and cash. As previously announced, on November 29, 2020, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended by Amen

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) announced today that they have reached a proposed agreement with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that permits the companies to proceed with their $44 billion combination. Consistent with the commitments both companies have made to obtain regulatory approval in other jurisdictions, the proposed agreement with the DOJ requires the companies to divest IHS Markit's Oil Price Information Services (OPIS), Coal, Metals and Mining (CMM), and PetroChem Wire (PCW) businesses. The companies previously announced an agreement to sell these businesses to News Corp. The proposed agreement with the DOJ, which remains subject

NEW YORK and LONDON, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) announced today that they have reached a proposed agreement with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that permits the companies to proceed with their $44 billion combination. Consistent with the commitments both companies have made to obtain regulatory approval in other jurisdictions, the proposed agreement with the DOJ requires the companies to divest IHS Markit's Oil Price Information Services (OPIS), Coal, Metals and Mining (CMM), and PetroChem Wire (PCW) businesses. The companies previously announced an agreement to sell these businesses to News Corp. The pro

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) today announced that they have received a conditional Phase 1 approval for their $44 billion merger from the European Commission (EC), marking another significant step toward the combination of these highly complementary companies. "The European Commission's decision provides clarity on the steps we will need to implement to complete our combination," said Douglas L. Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global. "Once concluded, I expect the merger of these two great businesses to accelerate innovation within our core services and generate exciting new opportunities that deliver on our capacity to power the markets of the f

NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) today announced that they have received a conditional Phase 1 approval for their $44 billion merger from the European Commission (EC), marking another significant step toward the combination of these highly complementary companies. "The European Commission's decision provides clarity on the steps we will need to implement to complete our combination," said Douglas L. Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global. "Once concluded, I expect the merger of these two great businesses to accelerate innovation within our core services and generate exciting new opportunities that deli

NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) today provided the following update regarding the decision by the UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") that the merger of S&P Global and IHS Markit does not raise potential competition concerns, except in relation to certain commodity and petrochemical price assessments in the UK. To address the CMA's potential concerns, S&P Global and IHS Markit have previously discussed the divestiture of IHS Markit's Oil Price Information Services (OPIS); Coal, Metals and Mining; and PetroChem Wire businesses. As previously announced, the parties have agreed to a sale of these businesses to News C

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) today provided the following update regarding the decision by the UK Competition and Markets Authority ('CMA') that the merger of S&P Global and IHS Markit does not raise potential competition concerns, except in relation to certain commodity and petrochemical price assessments in the UK. To address the CMA's potential concerns, S&P Global and IHS Markit have previously discussed the divestiture of IHS Markit's Oil Price Information Services (OPIS); Coal, Metals and Mining; and PetroChem Wire businesses. As previously announced, the parties have agreed to a sale of these businesses to News Corp, subject to approval of relevant antitrust aut

IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the fourth quarter of 2021, in the amount of $0.20 per share. The cash dividend is payable on November 12, 2021 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on October 29, 2021. The Markit Group Holdings Limited Employee Benefit Trust, has, subject to certain limited exceptions, waived its right to receive dividends with respect to common shares it holds and, as a result, it will not participate in the dividend payable on November 12, 2021. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains "forward

Francesco Starace speaks with IHS Markit Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin for a new edition of CERAWeek Conversations – available at https://ondemand.ceraweek.com/cwc The CEO of Enel—one of the world's largest electric power companies—discusses what it means to be a renewable energy and renewable power "supermajor" in the latest edition of CERAWeek Conversations. In a conversation with Daniel Yergin, vice chairman, IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), Enel CEO Francesco Starace talks about decarbonizing electricity grids through large-scale renewable investments; the "less-obvious" role that improved materials play alongside digital advances; and financial innovations in the sustainable development bond ma

S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) today announced an agreement to sell IHS Markit's Oil Price Information Services (OPIS); Coal, Metals and Mining; and PetroChem Wire businesses to News Corp in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.150 billion. The sale is expected to be completed at the close of the merger between S&P Global and IHS Markit. The agreement marks the culmination of S&P Global and IHS Markit's previously announced decision to explore a divestiture of these businesses and represents an important milestone on the path to regulatory approval for the merger between S&P Global and IHS Markit. Both the merger and the divestiture remain subject to further re

IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the third quarter of 2021, in the amount of $0.20 per share. The cash dividend is payable on August 13, 2021 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 30, 2021. The Markit Group Holdings Limited Employee Benefit Trust, has, subject to certain limited exceptions, waived its right to receive dividends with respect to common shares it holds and, as a result, it will not participate in the dividend payable on August 13, 2021. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains "forward-looking

IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today reported results for the second quarter ended May 31, 2021. Revenue of $1.181 billion, with 13 percent total organic revenue growth Net income of $159 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40 Adjusted EBITDA of $517 million and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS) of $0.81 Cash flow from operations of $372 million and free cash flow of $301 million Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures used by management to measure operating performance. These terms are defined elsewhere in this release. Please see schedules appear

NEW YORK, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a leading specialist investment bank to the financial services and fintech sectors, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF), announces the upcoming index rebalancing for the second quarter of 2021. This quarter, there are constituent changes within two of our indexes: the KBW Nasdaq Financial Technology Index (TICKER:KFTX, NASDAQ:FTEK) and the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index (TICKER:KRX, NASDAQ:KBWR). These  changes  will  be  effective  prior  to  the  opening  of  business  on  Monday, June 21, 2021. As part of this rebalancing, below are the component level changes across vari

IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the second quarter of 2021, in the amount of $0.20 per share. The cash dividend is payable on May 17, 2021 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on May 3, 2021. The Markit Group Holdings Limited Employee Benefit Trust, has, subject to certain limited exceptions, waived its right to receive dividends with respect to common shares it holds and, as a result, it will not participate in the dividend payable on May 17, 2021. Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains "forward-looking statem

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today reported results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2021. Revenue of $1.120 billion, with 3 percent total organic revenue growth Net income of $149 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.37 Adjusted EBITDA of $467 million and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS) of $0.71 Cash flow from operations of $245 million and free cash flow of $172 million Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures used by management to measure operating performance. These terms are defined elsewhere in this

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve its merger with S&P Global. At a special general meeting of shareholders held today, 98.95 percent of the votes cast voted to approve the proposed merger agreement. Under the terms of the proposed merger, each share of IHS Markit common stock will be exchanged for a fixed ratio of 0.2838 shares of S&P Global common stock. "We are delighted by the overwhelming shareholder support of this strategic merger," said Lance Uggla, Chairman and CEO of IHS Markit. "We remain focused on bringing together tw

NEW YORK, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced that its shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the Company's proposed transaction with IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) at a special meeting of the Company's shareholders. Approximately 99% of votes cast were in favor of the transaction. "We are pleased with the strong support of our shareholders for our planned combination with IHS Markit," said Douglas Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global. "Today's shareholder approval is an important milestone in the process of bringing together our two world-class organizations to continue building on our respective strengths in information, data scien

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent announcement of the merger agreement between S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), S&P Global announced today that Jacques Esculier, Gay Huey Evans, Robert P. Kelly and Deborah Doyle McWhinney will become Directors of the combined company upon closing of the transaction – which is expected to occur during the second half of 2021. All four are currently independent Directors of IHS Markit and their joining is conditioned on the successful closing of the transaction.  Mr. Esculier was most recently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WABCO Holdings until May 2020, when he announced his retirement from the company.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today reported results for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2020. Revenue of $1.107 billion, with flat total organic revenue growth Net income of $151 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38 Adjusted EBITDA of $465 million and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS) of $0.72 Cash flow from operations of $338 million and free cash flow of $275 million Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures used by management to measure operating performance. These terms are defined elsewhere in this rel

NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) today announced the future divisional structure of the combined company, effective upon completing their pending merger. "This announcement is an important milestone in bringing together our two world-class organizations to power the markets of the future," said Douglas Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global. "As a combined company, we will provide customers the intelligence they need to make decisions with conviction while providing growth and development opportunities for our people." Divisional Structure S&P Global Ratings will be led by Martina Cheung, current

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the latest edition of CERAWeek Conversations, Ignacio S. Galán, chairman and CEO of Iberdrola—the world’s number one producer of wind power—says he is “more than delighted” with the growing competition in the renewable energy space from traditional oil and gas players and that the opportunities to electrify economies means that “there is room for everybody.” In a conversation with Daniel Yergin, vice chairman, IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), Galán discusses Iberdrola’s pioneering role in wind technology, despite skepticism from regulators, investors and competitors; innovative approaches to the energy transition; the multifunctional applications of green

NEW YORK and LONDON, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO) today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction which values IHS Markit at an enterprise value of $44 billion, including $4.8 billion of net debt. The transaction brings together two world-class organizations, a unique portfolio of highly complementary assets in attractive markets and cutting-edge innovation and technology capability to accelerate growth and enhance value creation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, each share of IHS Markit